Parental Reading Questionnaire
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more you learn, the more places you’ll go.”— Dr. Seuss
When you read often and with enthusiasm, usually just for the sheer joy of it, you lay foundations that last for life. You learn to express yourself verbally and in writing. You learn to interpret and potentially change your world.I would like to hear your opinions on reading for pleasure. Could you please spare a minute to complete the questionnaire below.
Thank you
Mrs Suzanne Bellard
1. What year group is your child in?
□nursery
□reception
□year 1
□ year 2
□year 3
□year 4
□year 5
□year 6
2. How often do you read with your child?
□daily
□every few days
□less often
3. How often does your child read at home independently? (This could be looking at pictures in a book).
□daily
□every few days
□less often
4. My child enjoys reading at home. Do you agree with this statement?
□Strongly agree
□Slightly agree
□Unsure
□Slightly disagree
□Strongly disagree
5. Which of the following does your child enjoy reading at home?
Fiction books (books that are not true)
Non-fiction books (books that contain facts)
Picture books
Websites
Magazines or comics
Audiobooks
Poetry
Books in other languages
Other (please specify)
6. Please list three benefits of promoting reading for pleasure at home.
7. Please list three difficulties of promoting reading for pleasure at home.
“I find television very educating. Every time somebody turns on the set, I go into the other room and read a book.” – Groucho Marx
8. As far as you are aware, how does your child's class teacher encourage your child to read for pleasure at school?
Story sacks
School library or reading books
Guided reading
Reading corner/book area
Unsure
Other (please specify)
9. How does your child's class teacher encourage your child to read for pleasure at home?
Story sacks
School library or reading books
A list of current children's books (e.g. related to the topic)
Unsure
10. How could your child's class teacher further promote reading for pleasure at home?
(Please give three points if possible)
11. Do you feel confident in promoting reading for pleasure at home?
Yes/ No
12. Would you like to know more about how we teach reading in school? If so, would you be willing to attend a parent workshop?
Please comment below.
Thank you for your time and commitment to your child’s reading in school. If you would like any further information or support, please do not hesitate to contact me.